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FN53 DFU

2003 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,040 mi
Last recorded71,040 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 DFU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 71,040 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 69,131 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 66,767 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,437 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 59,745 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Poss sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 58,347 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 57,412 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 57,412 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 56,642 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 54,289 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,782 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,467 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 51,447 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,676 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 46,917 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 43,200 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,654 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 39,649 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,645 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 39,642 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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FN53 DFU is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 58,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN53 DFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FN53 DFU registered?

FN53 DFU is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is FN53 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN53 DFU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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